Southerner Pass from Adelaide to Sydney

Start in Adelaide to travel along the South Coast to Sydney. Travel via the spectacular Great Ocean Road and stunning Grampians National Park between Melbourne and Adelaide. Stay a while in Melbourne between the two tours that combine to make this pass. You'll do this pass to see the Australian capital Canberra, the Snowy Mountains region including Lake Jindabyne, and Wilsons Promontory is the best place you've never heard of.. A local payment covers most meals and all accommodation.

Adelaide to Grampians National Park (zz)

Cross the Murray River and pass through small country towns. Hike the Grampians, including Hollow Mountain, MacKenzie Falls and sunset views from The Balconies and Reeds Lookout. Stay in private multi-share accommodation near Halls Gap.

Grampians National Park via the Great Ocean Rd to Princetown (zz)

Hike to the Pinnacle, it's a challenge but worth it! Travel south to the coast and Warrnambool and the start of the Great Ocean Road. There's lots to see discover: the Bay of Islands, Bay of Martyrs, London Bridge and Lock Ard Gorge then sunset at the Twelve Apostles – gorgeous!

Princetown to Melbourne (zz)

Take a helicopter ride over the amazing Twelve Apostles (optional) or climb down the Gibson Steps to the beach. Walk in the tree tops at the Otway Fly (entry included) and spot for koalas near Lorne. Check out the surf at world famous Bells Beach and the surf shops at Torquay.

From Australia's southernmost point to Australia's highest point! The Barry Way is an exciting journey and you'll see the Snowy River wind below. We climb high into the Australian Alps to the village of Thredbo. Grab your hiking boots and cameras; we're going to the “Roof of Australia”. There's a chairlift (own expense, but we get a great deal!) express up the mountain! You can walk to the summit of Australia's highest mountain, Mount Kosciuszko, or to the viewing point.

*In ski season (Jun-Sep) we stay in Jindabyne and during winter, have time to play in the snow at the ski resort of Perisher/Smiggins (optional toboggan hire or snow tube at own expense). (BD)

Thredbo to Sydney via Canberra (zz)

Leaving Thredbo, we pass through Cooma, learning about the historically important Snowy Hydro-Electric Scheme. Next stop is the capital city of Australia – Canberra - where the Prime Minister hangs out. See for yourself how a custom-made capital city is built as you take in the view from Mt. Ainslie, take a tour of Parliament House, check out a few embassies and see other city highlights. Travel throughout the afternoon to the stunning city of Sydney. (B)

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